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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
By Elgin History MuseumHistory
Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum episodes
- Few holidays for laborers who toiled over 100 years ago
With Labor Day approaching, it's a perfect time to look back on working conditions of the past. Clock in to this echo from August 31, 1997 to learn about life as an employee of the Elgin National Watch Company.
5 min - "Century Runs" were popular in the 1900s
Looking for fun in the 1900s? Why not consider a bicycle, car or trolley ride of 100 miles as described in this echo from November 16, 1997?
5 min - The Elgin road races, biggest story of the decade 1910-1919
Did you hear about that driver going 70 mph out past Larkin?! Well, that must have been old Smiling Ralph Mulford in his Lozier. I guess it's time for the annual Elgin Road Races. Let's hear all about it in this echo from April 27, 1999.
8 min - Buffalo Bill captivated Elgin's small boys in 1896
Tune in to this echo from March 13, 1983 to relive the excitement of Buffalo Bill Cody's 1896 visit to Elgin.
5 min - Folks staked their claim for Elgin's "pearl rush"
Did you know Elgin had its own version of a "Gold Rush"? Well, sort of. Tune in to this echo from June 28, 1982 to hear the details, but be careful you don't catch "pearl fever".
4 min - Famous celebrities often visited Elgin
Who is the most famous person to ever visit Elgin? Tune into this echo from September 30, 1984 to hear a long list of names to choose from.
6 min - Westide block truly historic but you wouldn't know it now
A west side block was once the home to the largest manufacturer of casket trimmings and hardware in the United States. Learn about this historic west side block in an echo from October 26, 1981.
5 min - The debate that never was
Stephen A. Douglas, candidate for Senate, passed through Elgin in 1858 after a debate in Freeport, IL against Abraham Lincoln. If Douglas came through Elgin during his series of debates with Lincoln, does that mean Lincoln also came through Elgin? Let Abraham Lincoln SuperFan Mike Alft answer that question for you in this echo from February 12, 1984.
4 min - "Madman Muntz", Elgin 's famous used car salesman
Earl Muntz was always one step ahead of the competition. His colorful personality and advertising methods made him "the master used car salesman of all time", according the Newsweek magazine. Learn all about Madman Muntz in this echo from May 11, 1997.
5 min - Progress comes to Elgin
When did Elgin see its first revolving door? When was the first television set purchased in Elgin? Tune into this echo from October 20, 1996 to find out.
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About Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
From the publisher's feed
A captivating podcast dedicated to unveiling the rich and diverse history of Elgin, Illinois. Each episode brings to life fascinating stories and lesser-known anecdotes from Elgin’s past. Whether…
you’re a history buff or simply curious about local heritage, this podcast offers an immersive journey into the events, people, and places that have shaped Elgin over the years.